Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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drachm | (noun) a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains | Synonyms: drachma, dram |
(noun) a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce | Synonyms: fluid drachm, fluid dram, fluidram | |
(noun) a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters | Synonyms: fluid drachm, fluid dram, fluidram | |
hemidrachm | (noun) an ancient Greek silver coin equal to 1/2 drachm or 3 obols in value. | - |